Current Perspectives and Advances in Ultrasound Imaging

A special issue of Diagnostics (ISSN 2075-4418). This special issue belongs to the section "Medical Imaging and Theranostics".

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Radiology I Unit, Department of Medical Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies "G.F. Ingrassia", University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy
Interests: magnetic resonance; computed tomography; ultrasound; diagnostic radiology; elastography

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Dear Colleagues,

The Special Issue "Current perspectives and advances in ultrasound imaging" focuses on the growing importance of ultrasound through new technologies that orient it towards level II methods.

In recent years, several studies have proposed the potential use of new ultrasound techniques through a multiparametric evaluation using new methods, such as CEUS (contrast-enhanced ultrasound), 3D, USE (US elastography), or even minor software to increase the precision of the analyzes basic ultrasound. This concerns numerous fields, clinical and surgical, in order to improve the precision of the ultrasound method by avoiding the use of level II methods or invasive methods such as fine needle cytology (FNAC) or biopsy, which are often necessary.

The purpose of this Special Issue is to analyze everything innovative that today's literature in the ultrasound field offers, which combined with clinical experience could over time revolutionize the world of ultrasound and modify current diagnostic algorithms.

Prof. Dr. Emanuele David
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Keywords

  • contrast-enhanced ultrasound
  • 3D
  • US elastography
  • quantitative ultrasound techniques
  • ultrasound tissue characterization
  • ultrasound-guided therapy or intervention
  • clinical applications of diagnostic ultrasound
  • ultrasound imaging processing
  • diagnostic ultrasound devices

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Ultrasound-Guided Sciatic Nerve Hydrodissection Can Improve the Clinical Outcomes of Patients with Deep Gluteal Syndrome: A Case-Series Study
by Yun-Shan Yen, Chang-Hao Lin, Chen-Hao Chiang and Cheng-Yi Wu
Diagnostics 2024, 14(7), 757; https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics14070757 - 02 Apr 2024
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Deep gluteal syndrome (DGS) is caused by sciatic nerve entrapment. Because fascial entrapment neuropathies may occur in multiple locations, ultrasound-guided nerve hydrodissection is a key component of DGS treatment. In this study, we examined the clinical outcomes of patients with DGS undergoing ultrasound-guided [...] Read more.
Deep gluteal syndrome (DGS) is caused by sciatic nerve entrapment. Because fascial entrapment neuropathies may occur in multiple locations, ultrasound-guided nerve hydrodissection is a key component of DGS treatment. In this study, we examined the clinical outcomes of patients with DGS undergoing ultrasound-guided sciatic nerve hydrodissection. A 10 mL mixture consisting of 5% dextrose, 0.2% lidocaine (Xylocaine), and 4 mg betamethasone (Rinderon) was used for nerve hydrodissection. Clinical outcomes were evaluated using Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) scores of pain, the proportion of patients with favorable outcomes (reduction of ≥50% in pain), the duration for which patients exhibited favorable outcomes (percentage of follow-up duration), and the occurrence of major complications and minor side effects. A total of 53 patients were consecutively included and followed up for 3 to 19 months. After the initial injection, the NRS scores significantly improved at 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, and the final follow-up. Specifically, 73.6%, 71.7%, 64.2%, and 62.3% of the patients exhibited favorable outcomes at 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, and the final follow-up, respectively. The median duration for which the patients exhibited favorable outcomes was 84.7% of the follow-up period. Three patients (5.7%) experienced transient dizziness and vomiting, which resolved without further treatment. No vessel or nerve puncture was observed. Overall, ultrasound-guided sciatic nerve hydrodissection is a safe procedure that mitigates the pain associated with DGS. To achieve favorable outcomes, three consecutive injections 3 weeks apart are required. Full article
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